Counter commemorating the defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1588
Counter commemorating the defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1588. Obverse: The arms of Zeeland crowned. Legend: 'NON . NOBIS . DOMINE . NON . NOBIS . 1589' (Not unto us, Lord, not unto us). Reverse: A Spanish ship pursued by two English ships. Legend: 'SED . NOMINI . TVO . DA . GLORIAM' (But unto Thy Name give praise).
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC0050 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Counter |
| Display location: | Display - Tudor and Stuart Seafarers Gallery |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Events: | Anglo-Spanish War: Spanish Armada, 1588 |
| Date made: | 1589 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 33 mm |